A Woodthorpe man who tried to throw away a bundle of cocaine under a car during a struggle with police officers has been jailed.
The knife crime team was on patrol in Woodborough Road when officers spotted a car driving suspiciously.
They followed the Hyundai Kona, which continued to be driven erratically, before it came to a stop around 7.50pm on 4 December last year.
The driver, later found to be Daniel Comrie, tried to push past officers but was taken to the floor.
Officers spotted him discard a bundle of wraps of Class A underneath the car.
Comrie was arrested and police then carried out searches of his flat.
Here they found around £10,000 in cash before a drugs dog sniffed out multiple rocks of cocaine concealed inside the rubber seal of a washing machine door.
Forty-one-year-old Comrie, of Villiers Road, Woodthorpe, went on to plead guilty to possession with intent to supply both heroin and cocaine and possession of criminal property.
At Nottingham Crown Court on Wednesday (11 March) he was sentenced to a total of three-and-a-half years in jail.
Police Constable Daniel Cresswell, of the knife crime team, said: “We suspected the driver of this vehicle had something to hide when we spotted it being driven erratically through Nottingham.
“Comrie tried to throw away his stash of drugs but we quickly recovered it and arrested him.
“Whenever we carry out stops like this we will look to search addresses associated with the suspect.
“With the help of a drugs dog, officers were able to recover significant amounts of Class A drugs which Comrie undoubtedly planned to sell to others.”
A multi-academy trust with seven schools in Gedling has reached the country’s top tier in performance measures for the second year running.
Recently published school performance measures show that seven schools in the Gedling borough belong to a multi-academy trust ranked in the top five in the country for performance.
Those schools include Porchester Junior School (Carlton), Ernehale Flying High Academies, Arnold (Ernehale Junior School and Ernehale Infant School), Haddon Primary & Nursery School (Carlton), Killisick Junior School (Arnold), Rivendell Flying High Academy (Burton Joyce) and Stanhope Primary School (Gedling), all members of the Flying High Partnership.
The Flying High Partnership, a primary only multi-academy trust with schools across the East Midlands, has achieved top tier results in performance tables, achieving a ranking in the top‑five positions when measured against comparable multi-academy trusts (MATs) countrywide.
This achievement marks the second year running that the Flying High Partnership has ranked amongst the top five performing multi-academy trusts.
Claire Stirland is Director of Education at the Flying High Partnership and she said: “This success is the result of dedication, teamwork and the strong support of our families.
“Our school’s benefit from working closely together, sharing great ideas and being united in their shared belief that every child deserves an exceptional education and a school they can truly thrive in.”
People across Gedling borough are being invited to join Nottinghamshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner Gary Godden for an community-led conversation about crime across the borough.
Mr Godden (pictured, below) said the Public Safety Social in Gedling Borough event will be ‘about listening, explaining and solving things together.’
“It’s an opportunity for residents who care about public safety in Gedling to share local insights, hear what’s already happening, and explore what more can be done through partnership,” he said.
PICTURED: Gary Godden holds the police force to account.
“It is not a public meeting or complaint forum, but a space for people who want to contribute thoughtfully to discussions about community safety, neighbourhood issues and prevention.
“Whether your interest is antisocial behaviour, neighbourhood policing, youth safety, rural crime, or wider community concerns, your perspective matters.
The event will begin with local overviews from the Police and Crime Commissioner, Neighbourhood Policing Inspector and Community Safety Manager. There will then be open conversations over tea and coffee and opportunities to raise issues, ask questions and share ideas
The event will take place on March 30 at 6pm and the location will be confirmed 48 hours prior to event to ensure security.
High-visibility patrols will remain in place across the borough as a national ‘scare mongering’ online trend encouraging violence between schools continues.
The ‘School Wars’ trend encourages pupils from different schools to fight one another, with a number of Nottingham schools mentioned in the online posts -including ones in Gedling borough.
Nottinghamshire Police have now issued a statement with an update on the situation to calm fears.
It said: “We know the impact these online posts are having on our local community especially concerned parents.
“We have a full policing plan to deal with this issue, and the high visibility patrols are designed to reassure and are there only as a precaution.
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“We do not anticipate for these scare-mongering posts to be acted upon, but we are ready if they do.
“There were reports of an incident in the Ashfield area yesterday, where students from the same school gathered outside the grounds.
“I want to be really clear – this was a dispute between two pupils at the same school and there were no injuries, and the incident was controlled and deescalated.
“It was not related to School Wars.
“I want to take a moment to encourage people to ignore these posts and not give them any further ammunition by responding or sharing them.
“They are designed to divide our community and cause nothing more than fear and anxiety.
“Anyone who acts on these posts will be dealt with robustly. We simply won’t tolerate it. We want pupils and parents to feel safe within their communities and will act on any intelligence we receive.”
Plans for Carlton Active, the council’s proposed new health, wellbeing and leisure hub for the borough, have taken a significant forward after the council’s Overview and Scrutiny Committee voted to dismiss a call-in of the Cabinet decision on 19 February
The proposed development will create a state-of-the-art health and leisure centre, on the Richard Herrod site, replacing ageing facilities with modern spaces designed around community wellbeing and active lifestyles.
The council say the project has been developed with a focus on improving long-term health outcomes and encouraging more residents to be physically active.
So, what do the proposed plans for the new centre actually include?
Plans reveal the new centre would accommodate the following…
An eight-lane main swimming pool
A dedicated teaching pool to support learn-to-swim programmes
A large gym
Dedicated exercise studios enabling group wellbeing activities A sauna and steam room
An assisted exercise suite designed for rehabilitation and active ageing
Adventure soft play facilities for younger visitors
Flexible community spaces for events, youth services and health and wellbeing activities
A new café and social hub providing social connection for residents
Modern changing facilities and accessible design throughout
The council say they want the new centre to become more of a hub supporting everything from children’s swimming and play activities, fitness classes, accessible gym sessions as well as community events and social activities.
Specialist equipment designed for active ageing and rehabilitation will also be installed to help residents recovering from illness or managing long-term health conditions to exercise safely in a supportive environment.
The facility will also provide programmes offering support for people living with mobility issues, disabilities and long-term conditions, alongside targeted health referral initiatives such as cardiac rehabilitation support and physical activity programmes.
During the development of the latest proposals, the council listened to feedback from a wide range of user groups, including those who currently use facilities such as the Richard Herrod Centre and Carlton Forum Leisure Centre, as well as those who don’t currently the facilities to help shape the plans.
The Authority said detailed feasibility work also carried out revealed that incorporating a bowls hall within the development would significantly increase construction costs and reduce space for the facilities that are most in demand by residents, including swimming and fitness.
The council now plan to continue talking with all user groups as the project progresses to ensure the centre reflects the needs of the community.
Cllr Henry Wheeler, Portfolio Holder for Lifestyles, Health and Wellbeing at Gedling Borough Council, said: “Carlton Active represents one of the most ambitious investments in health and wellbeing our borough has seen in decades.
“This project is about much more than replacing an ageing building. It is about creating a modern, accessible space where people of all ages can improve their health, stay active and connect with their community.
“From swimming and fitness to rehabilitation programmes and community activities, Carlton Active will provide facilities that support thousands of residents every year.
“We know how important leisure facilities are to people’s daily lives and we are committed to delivering a centre that meets the needs of current and future generations.”
The project will now continue through the next stages of design and planning and the council hope make a decision on when to start construction of the new centre later this year.
The Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance (LNAA) has opened a new charity shop in Arnold town centre.
Located at 86–88 Front Street, the store is LNAA’s second shop in Nottinghamshire and joins the popular branch in Mansfield Woodhouse.
Inside, shoppers will find a fantastic mix of high‑quality, pre‑loved items including clothing, electrical goods, books, children’s toys and essentials, and a wide range of stylish homewares. Every purchase helps fund LNAA’s life‑saving missions, keeping its helicopter and critical care team ready to respond when every second counts.
LNAA receives no government funding, making its retail income a vital part of sustaining frontline operations. By donating, shopping, or volunteering, the local community plays a direct role in helping the charity continue to deliver critical care across Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire.
The Arnold shop is actively welcoming new volunteers to join its friendly team. Details are available on the LNAA website: www.ambucopter.org.uk or pop into the shop for more information.
The shop is open for donations of good‑quality, saleable goods. Donors can use the convenient rear drop‑off point accessible via Blatherwick Car Park on Ravenswood Road.
A campaign group in Gedling borough have refuted claims their recent protest held at County Hall was organised by local councillors and intended to be ‘political.
Members of the Gedling Borough Potholes Group carried out a demonstration outside Nottinghamshire County Council’s HQ last week and then handed over a petition raising urgent concerns about the condition of roads in the area to leaders.
But they say it has been widely noted in the media that several Conservative councillors arrived at the same time as the demonstration and their presence has led to some members of the public believing the event was organised or co-ordinated by those councillors.
“This is not the case,” a spokesman from the group told Gedling Eye.
“The protest was arranged solely by the Gedling Borough Potholes Group, and the date and time had been publicly shared in advance.
“We are disappointed that the arrival of political representatives — who were aware of our plans — shifted the optics of the event and created the impression that it was politically driven or orchestrated by them.
“Our group is community-led, non‑partisan, and focused entirely on road safety and accountability. Our purpose last week, and always, is to ensure that the voices of local residents are heard and that meaningful action is taken to repair and maintain our roads.”
The spokesman added: “We remain committed to working constructively with Nottinghamshire County Council and all elected representatives who genuinely wish to address this issue.”
Take a look at the roadworks and closures scheduled for Gedling borough’s roads for the week beginning March 9.
Make sure to plan your journey and check before your travel as these planned works could affect you.
Arnold Lane, Gedling 11 March – 14 March Roadworks, Delays likely Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water
Breck Hill Road, Woodthorpe 10 March – 12 March Roadworks, Delays likely to install double yellow lines Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council
Carlton Hill, Carlton 10 March – 12 March Roadworks, Delays likely for pothole infill across the whole road Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council
Emerys Road, Gedling 10 March – 12 March Road closure Responsibility for works: Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd
Main Road, Ravenshead 12 March Roadworks, Delays likely Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water
Mansfield Road, Papplewick 13 March – 13 March Roadworks, Delays likely from B6011 Forest Lane junction extending in a northernly direction for 400-metres. Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council
Mavis Avenue, Ravenshead 10 March – 10 March Road closure Responsibility for works: Openreach Ltd
Nottingham Road, Burton Joyce 15 March Roadworks, Delays likely Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water
Trent Valley Road, Netherfield 13 March – 15 March Road closure for carriageway patching works from the junction with Colwick Loop Road for 50m on a northerly direction Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council
Arnold Lane, Gedling 11 March – 17 March Roadworks, Delays possible Responsibility for works: National Grid
Arnot Hill Road, Arnold 11 March – 12 March Roadworks, Delays possible Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council
Aylesham Avenue, Arnold 11 March – 13 March Roadworks, Delays possible Responsibility for works: Openreach Ltd
Bonner Lane, Calverton 11 March – 13 March Roadworks, Delays possible Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council
Bourne Street, Netherfield 11 March – 12 March Roadworks, Delays possible Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water
Carnarvon Street, Netherfield 10 March – 13 March Roadworks, Delays possible Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water
Dalbeattie Close, Arnold 10 March – 12 March Roadworks, Delays possible Responsibility for works: Openreach Ltd
Dereham Drive, Arnold 10 March – 12 March Roadworks, Delays possible Responsibility for works: Openreach Ltd
Douglas Avenue, Carlton 12 March Roadworks, Delays possible Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water
Elmhurst Avenue, Mapperley 11 March – 12 March Roadworks, Delays possible Traffic management: Traffic control (give & take) Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council
Foxwood Lane, Woodborough 11 March – 12 March Roadworks, Delays possible Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council
Killisick Road, Arnold 10 March – 12 March Roadworks, Delays possible Responsibility for works: Openreach Ltd
Main Street, Calverton 11 March – 12 March Roadworks, Delays possible before Hollinwood junction and outside Calverton Fish Bar Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council
Main Street, Woodborough 11 March – 12 March Roadworks, Delays possible Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council
Okehampton Crescent, Mapperley 13 March – 17 March Roadworks, Delays possible Responsibility for works: Openreach Ltd
Oxton Road, Calverton 10 March – 11 March Roadworks, Delays possible Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council
Oxton Road, Arnold 10 March – 11 March Roadworks, Delays possible Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council
Parry Way, Arnold 12 March – 16 March Roadworks, Delays possible Responsibility for works: Openreach Ltd
Plains Farm Close, Arnold 11 March – 13 March Roadworks, Delays possible Responsibility for works: Openreach Ltd
Smalls Croft, Woodborough 12 March Roadworks, Delays possible Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council
Vale Road, Colwick 13 March – 16 March Roadworks, Delays possible Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council
Westdale Lane East, Gedling 13 March – 16 March Roadworks, Delays possible Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council
Whinbush Lane, Calverton 10 March – 11 March Roadworks, Delays possible Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council
Gedling Borough Council last week approved their budget for 2026/27, which sets out how key services for residents will continue to be delivered and outlining the council’s priorities for the borough.
A council tax increase of 2.998% has now been approved – equivalent to £5.82 per year in Gedling’s share of council taxbased on a Band D property. This means Gedling Borough Council’s portion of Band D council tax will be £200.32 annually.
Their share represents only one part of the overall council tax bill, which also includes Nottinghamshire County Council, the Police and Crime Commissioner, the Combined Fire and Rescue, and where applicable, local parish councils.
Gedling Borough Council says it continues to face increasing financial pressures due to rising service demand, inflation and ongoing funding constraints in local government, making careful financial planning essential to protect services for residents.
Leader of Gedling Borough Council, John Clarke, said: “Setting a balanced budget in the current financial climate is increasingly challenging for councils across the country. This budget allows us to continue delivering vital services for our residents while investing in the things that matter most to our communities.
“We remain committed to managing the council’s finances responsibly and ensuring that Gedling continues to be a great place to live, work and visit.”
The budget also supports delivery of the council’s forthcoming Legacy Plan, which will set out Gedling Borough Council’s priorities for the coming years, including continued investment in communities, local services and the future of the borough.
The council said further information about the council’s priorities and future plans will be shared shortly. You can read the Legacy Plan HERE
An Arnold butchers triumphed at this year’s British Pie Awards, taking home the top prize in their respective category.
AE. Chamber Ltd scooped best Pork Pie, seeing off a total of 56 entries.
The pie-oneering awards have honoured the most delectable pies across the nation for the past 18 years, ranging from classic British staples to tantalising, trend-topping creations.
The competition is comprised of 26 distinct categories, encompassing traditional favourites alongside Vegetarian, Vegan, and Gluten-Free options.
Family butchers AE. Chambers Ltd have been serving the people of Arnold since 1898 and is well known for its handmade pastries, including the best-selling Pork Pie. The fourth-generation butchers scooped the crown in the same category just two years ago.
Matthew O’Callaghan, Chairman of the Mowbray Pork Pie Association and host of the British Pie Awards, said: “These awards highlight the true skill and imagination of pie makers across the UK, which is why this win is so well-deserved.”
A record 187 judges are on the panel, with extensive industry experience between them. This includes pie buyers from Tesco and Sainsbury’s, a selection of esteemed food writers and journalists, and the 2015 Supreme Champion, Neil Broomfield.
